US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791
FairLancaster County, Pennsylvania · Columbia Borough · Structure no. 000000000020997
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,640 ft
- 44 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,561
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 48,561 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,160 by 2032. The structure is 5,640 ft (1,719.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791 carry?
About 48,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791?
The structure is 5,640 ft (1,719.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 30 over Susquehanna R;NSRR;T-791?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.